Volunteer at Shadbolt Events
You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.
~ Winston Churchill
Volunteer Mission Statement
To enhance and promote pride in our community by helping to provide the finest in special events for the residents and visitors of the City of Burnaby.
Volunteer Opportunities
Shadbolt Centre
Application Form
Reference Form
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator Mona Lochan
Please note that the availability of event, theatre and program volunteer opportunities vary throughout the year.
| Visual Arts | There is an opportunity for an audio-visual student familiar with video editing software to assist in this area. |
| Community/Outreach | There are opportunities for youth who are earning their CAP hours for graduation at the Spring Break Program. Volunteers must be willing to commit to 8 hours per day for the 5 day program and will assist the arts instructor. They must also enjoy working with children. |
| Ushers | Ushers provide assistance to the Front of House Supervisor by directing and assisting patrons, tearing tickets, distributing programs, enforcing house rules (i.e. no food or drinks in the house) and carrying out miscellaneous duties. The goal of this position is to enrich audience experience and increase the safety of theatre patrons. In return, the usher may attend and enjoy the live performance |
Special Events
| Children's Activity Assistant | Assists with hands-on art activities and other activities as per the requirements of the activity leader, instructor or supplier. |
| Art Activity Preparation | Assists with advance preparation of materials and supplies for art activities. |
| Festival Site Host | Assists patrons seeking event information and directions on-site in a positive, welcoming manner. |
| Public Survey | Assists in the implementation of public surveys. |
| Security | Assists event staff in the monitoring of site policies in a calm, assertive manner. |
| Set-up/Tear Down | Assists event staff in the set-up, preparation and tear down of the festival site. |
| Volunteer Hospitality Area | Provides direct assistance to the Volunteer Coordinator |
